Teacher - English as a Second Language 9-12

About This Role

This role involves instructing students in English as a Second Language and creating an engaging learning environment. The teacher will plan programs of study that cater to individual student needs and assess their accomplishments regularly. The position suits an educator committed to academic success for all students.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and employs a variety of instructional techniques and media
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committee as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply

Nice to have:

• Experience working in an urban setting
• Experience working with diverse student populations

Important Details

• Required license(s): English as a Second Language, 5-12 (required) with SEI Endorsement; second licensure in Moderate Disabilities preferred

About the Company

Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 4,800 students, of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. They employ nearly 1,300 people and are committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators. The district's strategic plan, Moving Forward Together, focuses on accelerating student learning and supporting student well-being.